By Fran Donegan Most insulation contractors know that the typical attic insulation project requires painstaking detail for the project to be a success. Unfortunately, many attics have not been insulated correctly — whether by the homeowner or a professional — and are now wasting lots of energy. A homeowner may call you because their energy … Continue reading →

Remodeling Done Right. The Easy Way. As a homeowner, there is nearly always a laundry list of projects with time and budget constraints when it comes to a home remodel. This step-by-step guide can help ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and make the most of your remodel. Step 1 – Identify … Continue reading →

By Sulema Vela, Southern Division Pro Director, The Home Depot Winter weather often exposes vulnerabilities that potentially can require extensive and expensive home maintenance. Unfortunately, most owners only realize that their houses are not ready for the season when snow is falling or a high utility bill arrives. As the fall season concludes, now is … Continue reading →

When a homeowner looking to update their three-season porch hired Architectural Building Arts, they had no idea how amazing the transformation would be. The client had recently downsized and was working on making this house their new home. When they contacted the Architectural Building Arts team, they had already renovated their kitchen and were looking … Continue reading →

By Will Hudson, Laminate and Vinyl Plank Flooring Merchant, The Home Depot In any residence, the floor is a haven for creativity that sets the home’s overall tone. Thanks to new material design and application innovations, remodelers and clients have a wealth of options available to pursue a luxurious, yet affordable floor revitalization. In turn, … Continue reading →

What does a home that used to house a family of two parents and nine boys look like 90 years later? This 1920 historic home was strategically placed on two acres of exquisite land in Santa Barbara, with stunning views in all directions. By 2010, the house had seen better days. Water damage, sunken floors … Continue reading →

When Ken Connor first saw the home in 2008 it was the Milwaukee Breast Cancer home. The three-story house was sold to the current owners shortly thereafter. A beautiful 1918 historic home overlooking Lake Michigan, this house had great bones. Connor Remodeling and the homeowners have had a long-standing relationship and worked on many remodeling … Continue reading →

By Scott Intagliata, Marketing Director, Unico, Inc. When Hurricane Irma slammed into Key West, Florida in early September, thankfully it left two historic properties intact and largely unscathed. The island is host to both President Harry S. Truman’s vacation getaway and the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum – two places that exemplify the allure of … Continue reading →